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Easter: Fruit and Nut Easter Eggs




Source of Recipe


Twin Groves


Recipe Introduction


These can be made long before needed. Their flavor improves as they ripen.



List of Ingredients




2-1/4 cups sugar
1 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup hot water
1/2 lb. marshmallow creme
1/2 cup shortening, melted
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
2 cups candied fruit (cherries and pineapple)
Nuts
Dipping chocolate


Recipe



In a saucepan, cook sugar, syrup, and water to 265 degrees. Add marshmallow creme and beat until almost firm.


Add melted shortening, confectioners' sugar, candied fruit, and nuts.

Mix well, shape eggs by hand and dip in the chocolate.

YIELD: 10 Eggs

NOTE: The eggs will keep 6 to 8 months.